Liu He

The hawkish stance – focusing on longer-term issues – is consistent with the tone of the "authoritative person".

The phase-one trade deal, which came into force in February, had called for discussions on the implementation of the agreement every six months.

(May 7): China’s top trade negotiator Liu He will visit the US this week for a new round of high-wire talks, in a sign Beijing is battling to keep negotiations on track after President Donald Trump ratcheted up pressure with plans to raise tariffs on Ch